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001			14758554
003			OSt
005			20160407152642.0
008			130226u 000 1 eng
020			_a9781740336246
035			_a(Nz-Kotui)1575990
035			_a(OCoLC)828606184
035			_a(Nz)14758554
040			_aKotui _cWMTP
082			_a549
100	1		_aBonewitz, Ra.
245	1	0	_aRock and gem/
260			_aDorling Kindersley: _bLondon _c2008, c2005.
300			_a360 p. col. ill. ; _c24 cm.
500			_aCover subtitle The definitive guide to rocks, minerals, gems and fossils.
500			_aIncludes index.
520			_aFrom glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth's buried treasures. Innovative, specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.
650		0	_aRocks _vIdentification.
650		4	_aPrecious stones Identification.
650		0	_aMinerals _vIdentification.
650		0	_aMinerals.
650		0	_aRocks.
650		0	_aPrecious stones.
942			_2ddc _cNONFIC
999			_c16049 _d16049